Manager, Digital Tools Engineering, Supply Chain

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Equity grants

Professional development

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Manager to lead a team of Digital Tools Engineers focused on optimizing supply chain and planning workflows through advanced digital solutions. This role will drive the deployment and adoption of ArsenalOS software across the organization and mentor a high-performing team.

The candidate will partner with senior leadership to align software initiatives with business goals, drive process improvements, and monitor industry trends to maintain competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in digital production environments with MRP/ERP/PLM expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Digital Tools Engineers.
• Define and drive the strategic roadmap for digital tools and software adoption.
• Partner with senior leadership to align software initiatives with business objectives.
• Oversee multiple complex projects with on-time delivery and quality.
• Maintain documentation and promote best practices in UX and change management.

Skills

MRP/ERP/PLM systems

People management

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Change management

Communication skills

US export controls knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related field

MBA or Master's in Engineering/CS or related technical field

Tools

ArsenalOS

ERP

MRP

PLM

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Role

The Production Technology organization at Anduril is seeking a Manager to lead a team of Digital Tools Engineers in optimizing supply chain and planning workflows through advanced digital solutions. This leader will drive the strategic vision, deployment, and adoption of Anduril's ArsenalOS software solutions across the organization while building and mentoring a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Build, lead, and mentor a team of Digital Tools Engineers
• Set team goals, manage performance, and foster professional development
• Establish and maintain team processes, workflows, and operational excellence standards
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple concurrent projects and priorities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Define and drive the strategic roadmap for digital tools and software adoption
• Partner with senior leadership to align software initiatives with business objectives
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency gains through digital transformation
• Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as the primary interface between software development and business stakeholders within supply chain and planning operations.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to drive adoption of ArsenalOS and other software solutions
• Establish feedback mechanisms between end-users and development teams to continuously improve tools
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Quality, and IT leadership teams

Program Management

• Oversee the development and implementation of supply chain and planning software strategies
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and quality outcomes
• Define success metrics and KPIs for digital tools adoption and impact
• Own headcount and resource allocation for the team

Technical Excellence

• Maintain deep understanding of MRP, ERP, PLM systems and their integration points
• Drive standardization of supply chain and planning software practices across sites and programs
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of comprehensive documentation and standard operating procedures
• Champion best practices in user experience design and change management

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in digital production environments, with deep expertise in MRP, ERP, PLM systems
• 3+ years of people management experience, including hiring, coaching, and performance management
• Proven track record of successfully leading cross-functional technical programs from conception to deployment
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to influence at all organizational levels
• Experience driving organizational change and technology adoption at scale
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic vision with tactical execution
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Track record of building and scaling technical teams in high-growth environments
• Hands-on experience with modern software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps)
• Direct experience with ArsenalOS or similar manufacturing execution systems
• Background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools for manufacturing operations

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of defense manufacturing technology
• Leadership role in a fast-growing, mission-driven company
• Collaborative environment with cutting-edge technology and talented team members
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Professional development and growth opportunities

US Salary Range

$147,000—$196,000 USD

Benefits

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.

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